Sonographer 2, Cardiology

$76,398 - $99,320/Yr

University of Rochester - Rochester, NY

Full-time

Rochester, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Rochester is seeking a skilled echocardiographer to perform a variety of technical procedures using high frequency ultrasound waves for diagnostic purposes. This role involves demonstrating proficiency in complex echocardiographic techniques and assisting in clinical decision-making, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The position requires independent judgment and the ability to work collaboratively with medical staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and specialized independent echocardiographic studies, including transthoracic, stress echocardiographic techniques, transesophageal and contrast exams as needed at all outpatient facilities within the UR Medicine enterprise.
• Applies independent judgement during the exam to ensure appropriate anatomical, pathological and clinical conditions are accurately captured in the exam images per current URMC Echocardiography Policies and Procedures.
• Performs the necessary cardiac measurements to generate preliminary findings and image acquisition/storage to support the interpreting physician of the finalized diagnostic report.
• Demonstrates radiation safety competency to perform ASA, Pericardiocentesis and ICE procedures under the supervision of an echo attending or an interventional Cardiologist in the Cath Lab.
• Obtains pertinent patient history to optimize the exam for appropriateness and reviews old echocardiographic studies for correlation.
• Prepares exam room and ultrasound equipment to perform cardiac ultrasound studies in accordance with universal precautions to ensure patient safety per approved protocols, policies and procedures.
• Communicates with the patient in a manner that is appropriate for patient understanding and obtains vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, height and weight.
• Evaluates any contraindications that may be limiting to exam completeness and uses proper patient positioning along with ergonomically correct scanning techniques to ensure patient and sonographer comfort and safety.
• Assists with the education and training of cardiology fellows and student interns, and participates in research echoes with differing protocols and specific credentialing when applicable.
• Maintains active registry status in adult cardiac sonography (RDCS/RCS) through continuing professional educational credits and attends echo conferences to increase clinical knowledge base.
• Keeps lab and exam rooms in clean, working order, including cleaning ultrasound equipment and transducers according to lab policy, troubleshooting and reporting all equipment malfunctions and problems to lead sonographer, and keeping all inventory and supplies current and stocked in each exam room.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required
• 2 years of experience in cardiac imaging or related field required
• 1 year of independent clinical echocardiographic scanning experience in a hospital and/or outpatient environment required or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• Working knowledge of cardiology, cardiovascular hemodynamics, doppler physics/instrumentation, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technologies required
• Must be compliant with UR Radiation Safety Standards
• RDCS/RCS certification required
• RVT certification preferred